DOI is working with research institutes and universities in industrial and non-industrialcountries to develop new appropriate technologies. An example of this is O-PAEDIX, an innovative network (in conjunction with the Fraunhofer IPA - Dept. Orthopedics and motion systems and other partners) for the development and transfer of new technologies, which is organized as follows:

The network O PAEDIX contributes:• To develop new processes• To accelerate innovation cycles• To reduce costs• To reduce weight• To increase comfort